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About Pat Shaul

Genealogist / Family Historian; Blog started as a record of my Grandfather's post card collection which ran for 15 months. Then, in June, 2017, I changed over to reporting and commenting on notifications from the ANCESTRY app "We're Related" I then started to provide snippets into ancestor biographies on the dates that were significant anniversaries.

We boys who shouldered arms … – 1918

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Pat Shaul

We boys who shouldered arms all hope when we get home again, there’ll be another pair of arms around our shoulders then.  Loyalty Series.  Made in U.S.A. Post marked Detroit, Mich.  Oct. 1, 1918.  Addressed to Florence Weaver, 1346 W. … Continue reading →

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Court House, Mt Vernon, OH – 1918

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Court House, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.  A-67072.  Published by Frank E. Kirby, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.  Made in U.S.A. Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  Jun 17, 1918.  Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 91 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Are you satisfied now … Continue reading →

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Museum of Art, Toledo, OH – 1918

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio.  45673 – Published by Progressive News & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Post marked Toledo, Ohio.  Jun 14, 1918.  Addressed to Mrs L. G. [Lee G / Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Received your … Continue reading →

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Faint heart never won ♥♥♥

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Pat Shaul

“Faint heart never won fair lady” ___  But don’t think brass is all you need.  Valentine.   Valentine Series No. 139   Made in U.S.A. Post marked Toledo, Ohio.  Feb 14, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs. L. G. [Lee G / … Continue reading →

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To my own true love ♥

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Pat Shaul

To my own true love.  2124.  Printed in Germany. No post mark.  No addressee. The words, the flowers, the birds, the heart all have been raised to provide depth.  And to allow for a very bumpy writing surface on the … Continue reading →

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A Token of Love ♥

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Pat Shaul

A Token of Love.  2124.  Printed in Germany. No post mark.  No addressee. Another in the unused collection of 1910-1914 post cards around the Valentine’s Day theme.  Birds, flowers in the banner and around the heart have been raised to … Continue reading →

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With Loving Thoughts ♥

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Pat Shaul

With loving thoughts.  2159.  Printed in Germany. No post mark.  No addressee. Another of the unused cards.  Back to the 1910-1914 series of cards that have raised portions of the picture and printed in Germany.  In this card, the roses … Continue reading →

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I don’t know what to write about ♥♥♥

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Pat Shaul

I don’t know what to write about; I’m feeling mighty fine, So happy I could shout: I’ll be your Valentine! No post mark.  No addressee. The fourth of the post cards of this set.    

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Do you, don’t you ♥

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Do you, don’t you. Will you, won’t you. Love me,darling Valentine?  I love you so very dearly and I want you to be mine. No post mark.  No addressee. Another of the unused card in the collection and the third … Continue reading →

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My Love Is True ♥ ♥

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Pat Shaul

My Love Is True.  To My Valentine.  I’ll carve my love upon your hear in letters that are bold; And then I’ll know you’ll not forget our love as we grow old.   No post mark.  No addressee. The second … Continue reading →

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